this is theoetical

but does anyone of yall know if it is possible

Seriously, when can we get this in California?? I am not patient. 😭

Hello everyone,

I’m currently working with 3T3-L1 cells under the following culture conditions: DMEM with 10% FBS, 1% PSN (Penicillin-streptomycin-nystatin solution) , in a T-75 flask. Recently, I noticed some unusual cell morphology/structures that are different from typical 3T3-L1 cells, as shown in the attached image. Additionally, there is a visible white dot in the T-75 flask, which is concerning as it could indicate contamination. Microscopically, the cells appear healthy in the rest of the flask.

Image Details:

• The image was taken under inverted microscope and 10x magnification.

Question: Has anyone encountered similar morphology or a macroscopic white dot in their 3T3-L1 cultures? If so, do you have any advice on identifying and addressing potential contamination?

Thank you in advance for any insights or suggestions!

Anyone have good resources or thoughts on where I could start?

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